It’s time for another Checkers wine dinner in the historic Hilton Checkers Hotel downtown, but this meal will result in your own personal wine vintage. On July 31, Merryvale Vineyards’ assistant winemaker, Michael Cruse, will lead a presentation that guides guests through the wine making process while you actually participate by blending your own wine. Once you become the next Mondavi, sit down for a five-course meal with wine pairings – thankfully not your own, but from Merryvale Vineyards.
The dinner and wine presentation begins at 6:30pm and the custom menu is priced at $95.00 per person. Reservations can be made by clicking here.
A Toast to The Chef Menu:
Heirloom tomato and watermelon salad with Watercress and topped with crumbled feta cheese
Merryvale Vineyard’s Chardonnay, 2007
Seared blue fin tuna with Oro Blanco grapefruit, Lola Rosa leaves and avocado puree
Merryvale Vineyard’s ‘Silhouette’ Chardonnay. 2005
Confit Jidori chicken ravioli with roasted baby cabbage and Jerez sherry jus
Merryvale Vineyard’s Pinot Noir, 2008
Braised natural beef short ribs with white truffle infused risotto
Merryvale Vineyard’s ‘Profile’, 2006
Spanish Flan
Merryvale Vineyard’s ‘Antigua’
